Bereavement, loneliness, disappointment and the search for happiness, number amongst his themes, and the melancholy undertow is offset by firm faith in divine providence.
In particular, individuals experiencing relatively normal bereavement reactions were said to be at risk of a worse outcome after receiving grief counselling.
While many who grieve are able to work through their loss independently, accessing additional support from bereavement professionals may promote the process of healing.
Activation of the anterior cingulate cortex and vagus nerve is similarly implicated in the experience of heartbreak whether due to social rejection or bereavement.